Dorset Opera - Carmen
29th - 31st July 2010
Carmen, the most famous of Bizet's operas, is set in an exotic Spanish setting, in Seville. The opera deals with the love and jealousy of Don José, who is lured away from his duty as a soldier and from his childhood sweetheart Micaëla by the gypsy, Carmen. Performed by Dorset Opera at the Coade Theatre, Bryanston
Glyndebourne - The Rake's Progress
21st August 2010
Glyndebourne has become synonymous with The Rake’s Progress thanks to John Cox’s 1975 production which was framedwithin David Hockney’s delightfully post-Hogarthian cross-hatched designs. With John Cox and David Hockney returningto recreate their acclaimed production, it will be conducted for the first time by Glyndebourne’s current Music DirectorVladimir Jurowski.
Glyndebourne - Billy Budd
24th August 2010
Michael Grandage, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, made his long-awaited operatic debut directing Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd at Glyndebourne this summer, to widespread critical acclaim. Sir Mark Elder conducted this opera for the first time, marking his 100th operatic production in his illustrious musical career.
Glyndebourne - Hansel & Gretal
26th August 2010
With its familiar fairy-tale story, feelgood ending and magical mix of simple folk tunes and rich Wagnerian textures, Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel has long cast its musical spell over both adults and children. This deliciously witty production sees the broom-maker’s two outcast children lose their way in the enchanted forest before finding themselves in every hungry child’s dream.
Princess Ida - Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan Society (A)
22nd - 25th September 2010
Composed in 1884 between Iolanthe and The Mikado, Princess Ida is unique in the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire for being written in three acts. Containing some of the finest music in all the Savoy Operas, it is a witty satire on the feminist movement of the day and Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Das Rheingold – Wagner Met Opera
9th October 2010
Robert Lepage’s new production of the Ring cycle opens with the prologue to Wagner’s epic drama with Bryn Terfel singing the leading role of Wotan for the first time with the company, heading an extraordinary cast.
Boris Godunov – Mussorgsky Met Opera
23rd October 2010
Valery Gergiev conducts Mussorgsky’s soulful spectacle, which captures the suffering and ambition of a nation.
Boris Godunov – Mussorgsky Met Opera
29th October 2010
Valery Gergiev conducts Mussorgsky’s soulful spectacle, which captures the suffering and ambition of a nation.
Don Pasquale – Donizetti Met Opera
13th November 2010
James Levine, Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, John Del Carbo. Anna Netrebko returns to the role that made her a Met star
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